Five animal shelters in Washington are getting their heads in the game.
‘March Muttness’ is officially underway – it’s an annual fundraiser where shelters from across the country go head-to-head or tail-to-tail, rather, to save homeless pets by raising money for their location.
Here are the shelters participating from our state:
- Everett Animal Shelter
- Motley Zoo Animal Rescue
- Auburn Valley Humane Society
- Adams County Pet Rescue
- Yakima Humane Society
Here’s how the tournament works
51 teams began play on March 1st for the Qualifying Round. Shelters are first pitted against one another in the Qualifying Round. The top 32 shelters that raise the most money then move to Round 1 of the Champion Bracket, followed by Round 2.
There is also a Second Chance Bracket that will feature the non-advancing teams from Round 1.
Shelters will make their way through the bracket as they compete to make it to the Snuggly 16 and the Furry 4, and finally, the Championship Round.
To view the current standings or donate to a shelter of your choice, click here.
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